I had one thought watching Jaromir Jagr, in full uniform, take part in Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice and warm-ups before his jersey retirement game yesterday.
We are mere days away from the NHL All-Star festivities, where the stars of the league will converge on Toronto for what should be a fun week for viewers.
Former San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton will have his number retired next season, becoming only the second player in franchise history to receive the honor.
The San Jose Sharks are struggling in the competitive Western Conference amid the 2023-24 NHL season. San Jose has accumulated 24 points, which puts them last in the Pacific Division.
Patrick Marleau is getting some company. The San Jose Sharks announced today that they will retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey during the 2024-25 season.
The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday that Joe Thornton, who spent 15 seasons with the Sharks from 2005 to 2020, will have his No. 19 retired during the 2024-25 regular season on a date to be determined.
On Feb. 23, 2023, the San Jose Sharks retired Patrick Marleau’s jersey after he set the record for most NHL games played in the league’s history. While the ceremony itself was beautiful, and many tears were shed, one moment stood out among the rest.
BOSTON —Auston Matthews was like many of his Toronto Maple Leafs who had a good laugh when they watched Joe Thornton's retirement announcement on social media.
As soon as Joe Thornton was brought up to John Tavares, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain couldn't help but smile. "There’s some unique players and personalities in the game and he’s right up there as one of the best," Tavares said.
What’s next for Jumbo? On Saturday, Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL. That closed the curtain on a spectacular 24-year career, 15 seasons spent with the San Jose Sharks.
The timing felt random, but the farewell was…fitting. Joe Thornton last played an NHL game on May 5, 2023, logging a forgettable 6:18 of ice time on eight shifts in his Florida Panthers’ series-clinching loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Elite Ice Hockey League’s Nottingham Panthers confirmed the passing of forward Adam Johnson after being cut by a skate blade during a game on Saturday night.
Veteran center Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday. Thornton, 44, hadn't played since the 2021-22 campaign but hadn't officially called it a career until releasing a video through the Sharks' social media channels.
A Leafs legend has made an announcement that his hockey career has officially come to an end. Joe Thornton is calling it quits after a 24-year career split between four different teams.
Of course, he’s shirtless. Joe Thornton has officially retired from the NHL. “Hey, judging how by many people keep asking me, I guess I have to tell you, I’m officially retiring from the NHL,” a shirtless Thornton said in a video released by the San Jose Sharks on social media.
Longtime San Jose Sharks pivot and future Hall of Famer Joe Thornton announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Saturday.
When you think of some of the iconic players that have come through this league first two names that come to mind are Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. In the recent shortcomings, some of the best of this era have said goodbye to the game such as Patrick Marleau, Henrik Lundqvist, and now Joe Thornton.
In a very fitting video for a player who was known league-wide as one of the most colorful personalities in the game, Joe Thornton has officially retired from the NHL.
2006 Hart Trophy winner and longtime San Jose Sharks pivot Joe Thornton has officially confirmed his retirement from pro hockey.
It was assumed Joe Thornton wouldn’t be returning to the Florida Panthers this season. Getting into only 34 games — the fewest of his 24 NHL seasons — and scoring only five goals with 10 points, when he was made a healthy scratch during most of the playoffs, it was clear he wasn’t likely going to be a priority for their organization in 2022-23.
While the sale has yet to be confirmed by major outlets, it looks very likely the longtime Shark has officially parted ways with his former California home.
Joe Thornton is on to his third team in three NHL seasons.
Thornton, 43, is practicing with HC Davos of the National League in Switzerland while he decides if he is going to return to the NHL for another season.
Joe Thornton's decision to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs was a shocking one, but they do have a much better shot at winning the Stanley Cup than the San Jose Sharks.
Thornton, meanwhile, is coming off his worst season in two decades. The Sharks legend scored just seven goals and 31 points in 2019-20, his lowest total since that 1997-98 rookie campaign.
The only thing missing from Joe Thornton's resume is a Stanley Cup.
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